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Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD

Accepting New Patients

(577 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Professional interests include: low vision

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD is an optometrist in Charleston, SC specializing in optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD is affiliated with MUSC Health.

Office Locations

167 Ashley Avenue 4th Floor, 2nd Floor, 1st Floor, 4 Practice Locations
Charleston, SC 29425

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171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

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2861 Tricom Street
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 797-5511

(843) 797-0638

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5500 Front Street Suite 320
Summerville, SC 29486

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
eye procedures	215

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
eye procedures	258

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	229
eye procedures	534
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	142
Hispanic	22
Asian	22
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	112
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	241
eye procedures	516
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	44
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	221
eye procedures	580
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	48
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	436
eye procedures	877
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	77
Hispanic	12
Asian	12
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	62
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2019 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	355
eye procedures	828
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	78
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	224
eye procedures	1382
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	746
Black	167
Hispanic	13
Asian	20
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	441
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	131
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2021 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	234
eye procedures	549
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	51
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	359
eye procedures	494

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	110
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	64
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC during 2023 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	454
eye procedures	938
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	186
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	49
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated as an optometrist in Charleston, SC were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	264
eye procedures	599
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD.

**Gender**
Female	297
Male	182

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	78
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	367
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	174
85 and over	53
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	220

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

She has a state license in South Carolina.

Residency: (2011)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Aetna (Open Choice)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Managed Choice)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

First Choice Next

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 577 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charleston, SC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$711 RESTASIS $233	COMBIGAN $111	LUMIGAN $100	OZURDEX $100	$166
Shire North American Group Inc	$423 XIIDRA $423
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$329 Durezol $109	RefractiveEquipment $63	AcrySof $23	Ilevro $11	$123
Coopervision Inc.	$317 CVI Contact Lens $283	MiSight Contact Lens $34
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$279 PUREVISION 2 FOR PRESBYOPIA $115	PV2FP $96	ALREX $31	BESIVANCE $24	PROLENSA $13
Other	$2,740 TEPEZZA $244	ULTRA $183	LOTEMAX GEL $154	CE-marked KXLA system $137	Acuvue $126	Other $1,896

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,527
Entertainment	$196
Education	$75

Biography

Dr. Kristen Tinkler is an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in North Charleston, SC, Charleston, SC, and Summerville, SC. Her clinical interests include low vision. Dr. Tinkler's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She can accept Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network, as well as other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health. According to MUSC Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Summerville, SC.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Gayeski Tinkler, OD From 2012 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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